Marissa Ritter, of the Caliche FFA chapter, was the state proficiency award winner in ag mechanics and repair for her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. Her project was one of several on display at an SAE Career Fair at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Baylee Nelson, of the Merino FFA chapter, was the state proficiency award winner in equine science placement for her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. Her project was one of several on display at an SAE Career Fair at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Nick Vollmer, of the Merino FFA chapter, was the state proficiency award winner in diversified agricultre production for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. His project was one of several on display at an SAE Career Fair at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Riley Meisner, a member of the Sterling FFA chapter, poses for a photo with his agriscience fair project at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was the state winner in the animal sciences division II category.

Adam Davis, of the Peetz FFA chapter, talks with visitors looking over his poster board on his Superivised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project during an SAE Career Fair at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Davis was named a Star Farmer and was also recognized as state proficiency winner in chicken poultry production for his SAE project.

Will Mertens, of the Merino FFA chapter, was the state proficiency award winner in grain production placement for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. His project was one of several on display at an SAE Career Fair at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Kent Summers, of the Caliche FFA chapter, makes his way across the stage to greet his adviser Todd Thomas after receiving his State FFA Degree at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Marissa Ritter, of the Caliche FFA chapter, makes her way across the state to her her adviser Todd Thomas after receiving her State FFA Degree at the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Ritter was also recognized as a state proficiency winner in agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance placement for her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

Will Mertens, of the Merino FFA chapter, gives his adviser Todd Everhardt a hug after receiving his State FFA Degree during the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was also recognized as state proficiency winner in grain production placement for his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

Ally Funk, of the New Raymer FFA chapter, walks to her adviser Kevin Schlabach after receiving her State FFA Degree during the Colorado FFA State Convention Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was also recognized as a state proficiency winner in goat production for her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).